The Rio Las Vegas started to welcome guests back recently, and hosted the World Series of Poker. Now, the announcement has come that the property will be rebranded, with at least one of the towers named the Hyatt Regency. The move comes as part of a franchise agreement between Hyatt and Dreamscape Companies. The Rio was sold by Caesars Entertainment in December of 2019. “We are thrilled that Dreamscape will help us bring multiple Hyatt full-service brands to Las Vegas, starting with a Hyatt Regency hotel…” said Kimo Bertram, Hyatt’s Vice President of real estate and development. “We know Las…

The Las Vegas Strip looks to be getting “back to normal” as massive crowds of tourists descended on Sin City this past week. All as a reaction to Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak raised the capacity limit of casinos to 50%. They had previously been set at 35%. Additionally, the Governor is allowing some larger gatherings, including conferences, conventions and trade shows with a maximum attendance of 250 people. Various social media posts show pictures of the large groups of people close to one another on the Vegas Strip. Some were dancing and some were drinking, but at least most were…

Caesars Entertainment has announced that their Planet Hollywood and LINQ casino properties on the Vegas Strip will resume 24 hours, 7 day a week operations. This is in response to the surge of new visitors to Sin City as the COVID-19 restrictions are eased. Both resorts announced that they are following the new set of advanced health and safety standards from Caesars, which includes frequent cleaning and sanitation guidelines, social distancing, and a mandatory mask policy for their guests and employees. Sean McBurney, Regional President of Las Vegas Operations for Caesars Entertainment, said “We are excited to welcome even more…

MGM Resorts has many partnerships in place. But one that guests may appreciate is their newest deal with Clorox to be their exclusive provider for disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer. In a statement made via their Twitter account, MGM says that their guests health and safety remain a top priority. Therefore, they made Clorox the “Official Guest Disinfectant and Hand Sanitizer Brand of MGM Resorts.” A news release stated that wipes and hand sanitizer would be made available in guest areas such as the casino floor, as well as restaurants and other shared spaces. MGM Resorts has a Seven-Point Safety…

A year after the Coronavirus restrictions and lock-downs began, New Jersey and Nevada casinos are excited to welcome back half the guests they are usually allowed. First, in New Jersey, Governor Phil Murphy is allowing increased indoor capacity at Atlantic City nine casinos via an Executive Order. They will be allowed to operate at 50% occupancy beginning the morning of March 19th. Meanwhile in Nevada, Governor Steve Sisolak and his “Roadmap to Recovery” will also allow Vegas casinos and others in the state to increase capacity limits 50% occupancy starting today. New Jersey’s neighbor to the north, New York, quickly…

A recent survey of more than 800 individuals has found that over 70% of them plan to be back in Atlantic City casinos this year… and sooner rather than later. The survey was conducted by the Lloyd D. Levenson Institute of Gaming, Hospitality and Tourism located at Stockton University. Additionally, over 40% of those who responded claimed to have visited the city at least once after the casinos reopened last July. Others stated they have stayed away over Coronavirus concerns. That shutdown lasted over three months and cost the city an estimated $112 million. Those who have visited Atlantic City…